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Best Restaurants in Oxford

Best Restaurants in Oxford

The best restaurants in Oxford, handpicked by OurLocals.

8 places·Updated July 2026

Oxford's thriving food scene offers everything from historic pub dining to contemporary cuisine inspired by global flavours. This curated guide highlights the very best restaurants the city has to offer, handpicked by locals who know and love Oxford's most memorable dining experiences.

Dishoom Permit Room Oxford
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Dishoom Permit Room Oxford

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Authentic Indian cuisine in a historic Oxford setting with bold flavors.

Turtle Bay Oxford
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Turtle Bay Oxford

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Lively restaurant inspired by Caribbean beach shacks and street hawkers, with a jerk pit barbecue.

Dirty Bones Oxford
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Dirty Bones Oxford

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Contemporary interiors & art in an elevated bar setting with an array of classic American bar food.

Browns Oxford
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Browns Oxford

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All-day British chain brasserie & bar with lobster nights & afternoon tea in a grand cafe setting.

Victors Oxford
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Victors Oxford

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Victors Oxford serves premium dining in the heart of the city centre.

The Ivy Oxford Brasserie
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The Ivy Oxford Brasserie

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Cosmopolitan spot with art deco style interiors, offering special-occasion dining & cocktails.

The Alchemist Oxford
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The Alchemist Oxford

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Theatrical cocktails and innovative cuisine in Oxford's vibrant heart.

Namaste Village Oxford
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Namaste Village Oxford

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Authentic Indian cuisine in the heart of historic Oxford Castle.

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